Famous Birthdays

Richard Dean Anderson

ABOUTBegan his career in 1976 on General Hospital but is best known for his eponymous role as the clever, inventive MacGyver on the hit TV series.BEFORE FAMEHe wanted to become a professional hockey player but that dream died after breaking both his arms. He also tried his hand at becoming a jazz musician.TRIVIAHe appeared on an episode of The Simpsons.FAMILY LIFEHe has a daughter with Apryl Prose whom he never married, and the two separated a short time after the birth of their daughter.ASSOCIATED WITHHe starred in the sci-fi drama, Stargate SG-1 alongside Michael Shanks.